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May 30, 2025 | Financial

Illinois could replace Regional Transportation Authority

Proposed bill filed in the state House of Representatives does not address looming budget shortfall, which could force closure of metro and commuter lines serving Chicago.

February 22, 2024 | Fleet

Metra orders first battery trains from Stadler

Initial order is for eight two-car battery-electric multiple-units.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

October 19, 2023 | Fleet

Metra secures federal funding to buy BEMU fleet

Chicago commuter agency plans to purchase 16 battery trains.

August 8, 2023 | North America

$US 873m of federal funding sought to support Chicago upgrades

Improvements to Chicago Union Station, and infrastructure in Chicago and Michigan, proposed in Chicago Hub Improvement Programme.

July 11, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Metra to introduce Chicago - Rockford passenger service

Services will be restored throughout the 145km line in late 2027.

April 23, 2021 | Locomotives

Metra joins North American charge to battery power

Chicago commuter operator is looking to install batteries on three older locomotives.

January 15, 2021 | North America

Metra orders 500 double-deck coaches from Alstom

CHICAGO commuter operator Metra has awarded Alstom a $US 1.8bn framework contract for the purchase of up to 500 double-deck commuter coaches, which includes an initial order for 200 coaches.

October 14, 2019 | Infrastructure

Metra unveils 2020 operating budget, along with capital improvements

CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra has unveiled a proposed $US 827.4m operating budget for 2020 which will minimise the increase in expenses and not require a fare increase. The operator also outlined $US 480.5m in proposed capital spending, including major investments in locomotives and coaches, stations, bridges and yards.

March 21, 2019 | Fleet

Metra calls for new designs to replace double-deck coaches

CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra issued a request for proposals (RFP) on March 20 for at least 200 new coaches, and has called on manufacturers to propose alternative designs that may address its needs better than the legacy double-deck gallery cars that have been used in Chicago for nearly 70 years.

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